Chapter 10 Flashcards
After 1791 what were the British possessions?
Upper Canada, lower Canada, Nova Scotia, PEI, Newfoundland, New Brunswick Rupert’s land and millions square kilometers on the Hudson’s Bay were now controlled by Britain.
Why were the 13 colonies a “jewel in the crown of the British Empire”?
They were important customers for the products made by British factories. Their culture was primarily English and they were patriotic and loyal to Britain. Very important.
The city of Quebec surrendered to the British in 1759. Why did the French governor not surrender until September 8 of 1760?
The French governor held Montreal, but realizing no help would come he surrendered.
What treaty formalized the surrender of New France and ended the war between Britain and France for control of North America?
The Treaty of Paris
Following the American revolution, what helped Britain to make their remaining possessions in North America more British?
The loss of the American empire and the arrival of United Empire loyalists.
When the British took control of New France, what kind of government was put into place?
Military rule
How did the British treat the conquered Canadiens?
Reasonably well, paying for supplies with money rather than taking things.
In what way did the British governors have some admiration for the Canadiens?
The way they conducted themselves
What happened to the French fur merchants, following the fall of new France?
They departed for France or went south to Louisiana
Who were the Montrealers?
Scottish and American traders who based themselves in Montreal.
What was Chief Pontiac’s vision?
To build a single aboriginal nation in the interior of North America.
Why did Pontiac’s dream not come to fruition?
No military support from the French. Defend by the British.
What was the purpose of the Royal proclamation of 1763?
To cut off speculation to the west of the Appabchian. 13 colonies couldn’t move to the other areas.
To this day, why is the Royal proclamation important?
Many native land claims referred to them as true equals.
How was the Royal proclamation of 1763 indirectly a cause of the American revolution?
The British didn’t regard them as true equals.
What other document can be considered as a part of this chain of statements?
Charter of rights and freedoms.
How did the British react to the Declaration of Independence?
They enlarged their Army and Navy
After years of battle, what is it that swung the war in favor of the Americans?
When the French joined the Americans.
What battle was a major defeat for the British and when did they finally abandon New York?
The battle of Yorktown, 1783
Who were the loyalists?
People who wanted British rule. Immigrated from countries other than England.
Approximately how many of the American colonists were in favor of British rule?
1/5
What kind of treatment did loyalists receive from patriots?
Persecuted. Got their homes and farms burnt.
Who were the sons of liberty?
Bullies who intimidated those who supported the king.
At the end of the revolution, about how many loyalist came to Canada?
43,000
With the arrival of the loyalists in Canada, why was the colony of Quebec split into two colonies?
The loyalist made the Canadians uncomfortable. Resented the French. Refuse to adjust to French traditions.
When the American revolution began, why were the native peoples drawn into conflict?
They had to choose sides. Americans wanted their land.
Who was Joseph Brant?
Mohawk leader, brother of Molly Brandt, exceptional diplomat, skilled famous warrior.
What was the purpose of Joseph Brant’s visit to England?
Find lands on which loyalist Mohawk could settle
